Lasagne has a firm hold on chef Telina Menzies.

As a kid, the Melbourne chef would request a slab of the hearty Italian staple from their grandmother – even though she wasn’t the best in the kitchen. “On my birthday I’d always ask for lasagne and pavlova,” they said.

Menzies is supersizing the classic dish at The Espy’s Italo-American disco diner, Louey’s, for American Express delicious. Month Out. Punters can order the off-menu item throughout May.

“You have to tap your nose and spin three times,” they said. “I’m joking. You can come in and say you’re here for the 30-layer lasagne and we’ll sort out the rest. Wink if you want to, though.”

The 30-layer, 25cm tall cube is layered in lush bechamel, pork and veal ragu with ’nduja red sauce and a side of garlic focaccia.

Menzies said the $30 meal deal would officially migrate to the winter menu after the promotion.

American Express delicious. Month Out runs all May, promoting the best meal deals and special events in Melbourne and Victoria.

To see the full list of deals, visit: delicious.com.au/dmo

This article appeared originally on the Herald Sun and has been published here with permission.